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SFCASA Annual Fostering Change Gala

On April 27th, 2018, San Francisco CASA honored Judge Nancy L. Davis as Champion for San Francisco’s Foster Youth at the Fostering Change Gala: Light Shines Here at The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco. Gala chairs Lorraine and John Chiatello raised a record $670,000 to help SFCASA grow towards the goal of providing volunteer advocates and mentors to 400 foster children. Clase Azul served up the cocktails and tequila tasting and Mission de Flores brought the theme to life with light-filled floral arrangements throughout the venue. The highlight of the evening was when a former foster youth, Auxi shared her story of surviving abuse and graduating from San Francisco State with the support of her CASA volunteer. The teary-eyed crowd gave her a standing ovation. Judge Davis also introduced a special surprise guest, Nemo, SFCASA’s new court dog who charmed the crowd. For 27 years, San Francisco CASA has transformed the lives of abused and neglected foster youth by providing one consistent, caring volunteer advocate, trained to address each child’s needs in the court and the community.